Richard Wayne Van Savage, age 65 went to be with our Lord on October 14, 2019 in Dallas, Texas. Richard was the beloved son of Bernard and Laverne Van Savage and was born on January 29, 1954 in Elizabeth, New Jersey. As a big brother to Robert, he was second to none. Richard worked for the retailer, Target Stores as an executive for 20 years until his retirement. In recent years he renewed his Christian faith in Jesus Christ and relied on that faith to courageously navigate through his battle with cancer.
Richard believed in giving to others, every year he could be seen taking a carload of toys to St. Judes Children's Hospital in Memphis, TN to ensure the children with cancer would have a special Christmas. Richard was also an avid golfer and vintage automobile enthusiast.
Richard is preceded in death by both of his grandparents and his loving father Bernard M. Van Savage. Richard is survived by his beloved mother, Laverne Van Savage-Hutson; his loving step-dad, Gary Hutson; his devoted younger brother, Robert Van Savage (Christine); his nieces, Madison Van Savage-Maben (Alex), and Macey Van Savage and host of other relatives and friends.
A graveside service will take place on Saturday October 26, 2019 @ 10:00 am at Machpelah Cemetery in Mt. Sterling, KY. Richard requested that in lieu of flowers; please make a monetary donation to St. Judes Children’s Hospital in Memphis, TN in memory of Richard’s name.
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